Changes coming for hazardous sidewalk parking area in front of Ann Arbor liquor store
ANN ARBOR, MI — Cars and trucks parked across the public sidewalk are the norm in front of a liquor store at the northwest corner of Ann and Main streets. Ann Arbor pedestrians walk in the street to avoid parked vehicles and are periodically in the path of vehicles trying to move in and out.
Rural community to put 6-month pause on data centers following interest from developer
YORK TWP., MI — An influx of proposals for massive data centers to power artificial intelligence and other computing technologies has prompted York Township officials to consider pausing such proposals for at least six months. The pause, called a moratorium, would give township officials time to consider establishing...
Sheetz to quadruple Michigan footprint
Sheetz plans to open 14 new locations in southeast Michigan in 2026 as part of a $500 million investment in the state, according to a company announcement earlier this month. This expansion will center on the Detroit metro area, where the retailer currently operates its only four c-stores in Michigan. Among the 11...
See where Livingston County wrestling teams compete in districts
Four of the five wrestling teams in Livingston County are in the state rankings heading into the postseason. Hartland is No. 2, Brighton No. 3 and Howell No. 10 in Division 1. Fowlerville is No. 14 in Division 2. The goal for each is to end up at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo for the team finals Feb. 27-28. The...
Next Stage Of I-96/Grand River Project Starting Up In March
The next stage of the big I-96/Grand River interchange project in the City of Brighton is expected to start up in early March – bringing more detours and new traffic configurations. The Brighton City Council met Tuesday night and heard an update and presentation from MDOT project representatives. This...
Main Street Park May be the New Main Event
When the Main Street park was first announced, the idea was shared openly throughout all of Chelsea, and people were excited. But as time went on, the buzz around the park quickly died down, and soon many people forgot about it or just didn’t care. “I've heard a little...
From fires to false alarms, high-rises a challenge as Ann Arbor grows denser
ANN ARBOR, MI — When the 19-story Legacy high-rise opened behind the Michigan Theater last August, it welcomed hundreds of University of Michigan students. It also increased the workload of the Ann Arbor Fire Department, which has had to respond to dozens of calls there, including a number of false alarms requiring...
Important Technology Upgrades in Chelsea Schools
From the wireless network to the cabling, the Chelsea School District Board of Education is moving forward on a couple of projects in the area of technology that are meant to upgrade the current infrastructure. The school board approved the funding requests for both at its Feb. 9 meeting. The...
City of Saline sets three-year timeline to save Davenport-Curtiss Mansion
The Saline City Council has a three-year timeline to determine whether conserving the Davenport-Curtiss House is a worthwhile venture or to consider other possibilities for the property. The City of Saline has set up a finance plan of $250,000 a year from the city’s unrestricted general fund to make the...
Black History Month: Ann Arbor’s own Cynthia Harrison advocates for the most vulnerable among...
Caroline MacGregor: You're listening to 89.1 WEMU. I'm Caroline MacGregor. And as it's February, we continue to celebrate Black History Month and to talk to people who have made a difference in the community here in Washtenaw County. These are people whose stories inspire others to also leave a legacy that positively...
